How to create professional music tracks for your projects with ElevenLabs
The Rundown: Generate studio-grade music from simple text prompts using the new ElevenLabs music model that supports multiple languages and gives you complete creative control.
🧰Who is this useful for:
- Content creators experimenting with custom background music for personal projects
- Musicians and producers looking for inspiration and quick demos
- Hobbyist filmmakers and game developers exploring original soundtracks
- Creative enthusiasts wanting to bring their musical ideas to life
STEP 1: Access the Music Generator
Head over to the ElevenLabs website and create a free account if you don't already have one. Once logged in, navigate to the "Music" section from the main dashboard. You'll see the Eleven Music interface with a large text prompt box ready for your creative input.
STEP 2: Craft Your Music Prompt
This is where the magic happens. Write a detailed description of the music you want to create. Be specific about genre, mood, instruments, and vocal style. The AI responds best to comprehensive prompts that paint a clear picture.
Example prompts:
- "Upbeat acoustic folk song with fingerpicked guitar, warm male vocals, and harmonies. Cheerful and inviting with a cozy coffee shop vibe."
- "Epic cinematic orchestral piece with dramatic strings, powerful brass crescendos, and thunderous percussion. Perfect for dramatic storytelling."
- "Smooth jazz instrumental with saxophone lead, piano accompaniment, and subtle drums. Relaxing evening atmosphere with sophisticated melodies."
STEP 3: Configure Your Settings
Before generating, customize your track preferences:
- Language Settings: Choose from English, Spanish, German, Japanese, French, and more if you want vocals in a specific language.
- Track Duration: Set your desired length (typically 30 seconds to 3 minutes for most use cases).
- Vocal Options: Decide whether you want an instrumental track or include vocals. If choosing vocals, you can specify the vocal style in your prompt.
- Genre Preferences: While you can describe this in your prompt, the interface may offer additional genre filters to fine-tune results.
STEP 4: Generate and Refine Your Track
Click "Generate" and wait for the AI to process your request. This typically takes 2-3 minutes. The system will create your custom track based on your specifications.
Once generated, you can:
- Edit Individual Sections: Modify specific parts of the song, adjusting lyrics, instrumentation, or style for different sections
- Regenerate Portions: If you like most of the track but want to change the chorus or bridge, you can regenerate just those sections
- Download in High Quality: Export your final track in 44.1kHz studio-grade quality for your creative projects
The platform allows unlimited iterations until you achieve the perfect sound for your project.
Pro tip: Start with broader prompts and then get more specific in follow-up generations. For example, begin with "upbeat pop song" and then refine with "upbeat pop song with 80s synths, female vocals, and a catchy hook about summer adventures."